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Kerala Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kerala, India in August.

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Planning a getaway to Kerala, India this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kerala in August

Kerala, India is a region in India. Kerala, India offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Maraiyūr at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Kottayam at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Kottayam and 18°C (64°F) in Maraiyūr. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kochi.

For a closer look at conditions across Kerala, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pūvār with an average of 138 mm (5.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Nīleshwar with 508 mm (20 in).

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January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kerala in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kerala.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kerala

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Kerala, India?

Temperature range in Kerala (August)

Precipitation variation in Kerala (August)

Kochi

In August Kochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
501 mm (20 in)
375 mm (15 in)
279 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kochi →

Alappuzha

In August Alappuzha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
445 mm (18 in)
350 mm (14 in)
283 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Alappuzha →

Munnar

In August Munnar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
123 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
433 mm (17 in)
354 mm (14 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Munnar →

Varkala

In August Varkala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
156 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Varkala →

Thekkady

In August Thekkady generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
123 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
319 mm (13 in)
270 mm (11 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Thekkady →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kerala in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kochi 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 375 mm (15 in)
Alappuzha 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 350 mm (14 in)
Munnar 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 354 mm (14 in)
Varkala 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Thekkady 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Kovalam 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)

Kerala weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kerala, India in August?

Kerala, India typically experiences less favorable weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kochi average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kerala, India in August?

Average temperatures in Kerala, India during August range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Kochi.

Does Kerala, India get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Kerala, India peaks during August. Kochi averages roughly 375 mm (15 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kerala, India?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Kerala, India due to the typically less favorable weather in Kochi.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly very good weather in Kochi. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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